Columbus DUI Attorneys
Our Columbus DUI lawyer, Brian Joslyn has the knowledge and experience to help defend you against a criminal DUI/OVI conviction.
We understand that a criminal DUI arrest can be embarrassing and extremely stressful. Facing drunk driving charges can be very expensive and time-consuming and a criminal conviction can easily follow you for years and have far-reaching affects on your life.
In Ohio, the offense of driving under the influence (DUI) is called an OVI, which stands for “Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.” If you are convicted of a DUI /OVI or plead no contest or guilty to DUI /OVI charges, you face significant consequences, including substantial fines up to $10,000, loss of your driver’s license and time in jail.
If you refused the breathalyzer, your license may be suspend for up to one year. If you don’t contest the charges or are under 21 years of age you may lose your license for at least a year or more. If it is your first Driving Under the Influence offense, you could receive up to a four-year suspension of your driver’s license. Make no mistake about it, an OVI is a criminal offense that will likely require a criminal defense lawyer.
Our Columbus criminal defense lawyers main focus is a complete dismissal of your DUI/OVI. If a complete dismissal is not possible, we focus on reducing the Drunk Driving charges against you and to decrease the penalties of your drunk driving arrest. Contact our Columbus DUI defenders for more information or to discuss your case with a professional DUI defender.
Brian Joslyn is an experienced Columbus DUI Attorney that will aggressively work to prevent loss of your driver’s license. However, it is critical that you or your DUI lawyer contact the DMV promptly to request a hearing. Our Columbus DUI attorney works with you to minimize the problems associated with a Columbus drunk driving charge and will aggressively defend you from losing your license.